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That looks like the AMB-17 Silenced Assault Rifle, configured in 9x39mm dedicated subsonic rounds It is a specialised version of the AM-17 (5.45x39mm caliber) Probably being pitched to replace the AK9, which anway is in very limited usage (the AS Val and the VSS Vintorez being more favored by the R...

an interview with Lt Gen Katoch http://www.theweek.in/theweek/cover/prakash-katoch-special-forces-interview.html excerpts and Agree 100 pct that we have given too many details away (tactics were given away, field craft was given away, ingress and egress plans were given away). We have compromised i...

So Far Indian SOF SOP does not include Suppressed weapons en-mass. Specially Long Gun ARs with suppressors used by other Global SOF units tend to be with barrel lenght of 8.5"-11inches and integral suppressors - We dont have such carbines in our inventory. Adding suppressors to 16inch barrels m...

^^ Thanks. I was told that while the prototypes were wood. the Production model may have have higher degree of blended material. Just wanted to know if anybody knows the build status of the Guns being rolled out

^^^ That is pretty funny. The chinis were among the earlier advocates for the bull-pup (along with the Brits and the Frenchies.) They issued it into their regular infantry. Unkil and Ivan, though, hated it. Now the PLA is going back to a conventional design lol. Glad the IA missed that so-called te...

China is replacing the QBZ95 with a new rifle. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/M4HPD9I.png And following the trend looks like there is going to be a 10"-11" PDW/Carbine version as well for SOF/MOUT troops http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2...

Spanish EuroFighters (P1Eb upgrade) impress at Red Flag n pure number terms the Spanish Unit’s efforts were impressive — it dropped the most live ordance of any of the participants of this particular Red Flag and did so under real pressure. Maj Barranco says: “We dropped a total of 48 GBU​-16s, whi...

" both promoted by these principles, show that confidence is unwarranted because Russian anti-aircraft weaponry eliminated this advantage" My reading of the SAM coverage the Russians deployed in Syria was that it was full of holes and once Allied Aircraft got comfortable with their presenc...

Clip of the J-31 opening its bay. Looks huge. https://i.imgur.com/njO21vc.gif Still no official support it seems. Probably will be hawked to Pakiland. An indication of the state of their industry when a chini PSU can design and build a prototype of a fvcking stealth fighter to pitch to the military...

Coming soon: Ministry of Defence’s cyber, space, special operations divisions According to sources, the proposals for the three new formations — Defence Cyber Agency, Defence Space Agency and a Special Operations Division — are with other ministries for approval as the resources for them have to co...

Garuds have been in the Valley for a while. We dont know what went down. CASO is a very very broad term. And so is the word Ambush. This incident so far based on public press releases does not point to any mistake (even if something did happen). The Garud unit was imbedded and under the command of ...

Ajai Shukla claims they are around since 2005 and have even 2 HM commanders as kills in encounters Ajai Shukla is right and wrong. They have been since 2005 for protection of capital assets. Their Involvement in COIN is more recent. Secondly - Garuds are not "Training" with army soldiers....

It was a three man team with one injured and two martyred, sad day. This points out to tactical mistake in positioning in cordon and search, this guys needs change in tactics to be good scouts Garuds have been in the Valley for a while. We dont know what went down. CASO is a very very broad term. A...

^^ Looks like a bueat. Again with a Silencer with look way TFTA :) That being said i wish OFB would have given Sandeep a gun that had been well oiled. The Magazine and Charging Handle looked tougher to slide than needed to be. The one that he shot with was an older model. The newer model with the s...

Folks: I am dying to see pictures of our troops in Kashmir operations wearing the new bulletproof helmets. Earlier reports said that the first lot will be received in August and will be distributed first to the frontline units, but I have not seen any pictures yet. What happened? Our boys have been...

NSG the premier counter terrorist force is in name only. Army has no respect for their operational capabilities. It is known in the inner circles that NSGs will never see any real action other than photo ops around our VVIPs. So the postings are very sought after and awarded almost always on nepoti...

^^ Dont forget Garuds will also start rotating in soon to gain experience. We have been hearing about it, but question is whether they will take up an AOR like Marcos and execute CT ops there. From what i understand they will be embedded with 31 RR and/or Army SF and not operate on their own. Outsi...

"Agreed!! But does it necessitate an apple to Apple solution for this?? I would think not. It would be better to handle this with other assymetrical methods. One such eg is jeep mounted ATGM, purpose built for this situation. Or if armoured units are an absolute must then get some of those Vijy...